Lived in Love

Lord,Time falls fast through my fingers,Uncatchable as the wind.There seems little time to sit and be still,To tuck treasures and … More

The Work of Love

It was John Trainer who said, “the children are not a distraction from the work; the children are the work.” … More

A Little Boy

Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, … More

When Your Children Ask

Children are like keeping high fidelity microphones in the house. They pick up on adult conversations, new purchases, and when … More

Implementing Chores in Your Home: Some Practical Ideas

Last week, I wrote a little of why it is important to teach our children to work. This week is … More

My Dad Was a List Maker

My dad was a list maker. In a journaling book, he left a list for me of five of the … More

You Were Made

You were made, my love, for great things.These talents you already possess, these quirks of personhood already emerging –You have … More

Of Children and the Spiritual Starvation Diet

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward. ~ Psalm 127:3 If you are the parent … More

What We Learn of the Father

Luke 15 tells the parable of two sons and their father. We can identify all too well with the sons: … More

Godly Grandparents

My grandfather prayed for me every day, by name. And when I fell pregnant with my first child, he also … More